I have a Rowenta and a EuroPro. Love both of them. The Rowenta has the auto-shut off but is very quick to restart. The other has no auto shut off. Both require distilled water. Using that, I've had no issues with either other than me or the dogs knocking them off the table! I've always been in the habit of unplugging my irons every time I use them. Just been a fact of life for me for almost as many years as I've been alive.